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05.29.10

Dennis Hopper Dead at 74: Easy Rider Actor Had Cancer

After a long battle with prostate cancer, Dennis Hopper died Saturday at the age of 74 at his home in Venice, California. The Oscar-nominated actor was best known for acting and directing in the 1969 cult classic
Easy Rider. His career spanned over half a century, including such hits as
Rebel Without a Cause,
Giant,
Apocalypse Now, and
Speed. He most recently made headlines for his messy divorce from Victoria Duffy in January.